Pioneering new research by the University of Exeter could pave the way for miniaturised optical circuits and increased internet speeds, by helping accelerate the ‘graphene revolution’.
Physicists from the University of Exeter in collaboration with the ICFO Institute in Barcelona have used a ground-breaking new technique to trap light at the surface of the wonder material graphene using only pulses of laser light.
Crucially, the team of scientists have also been able to steer this trapped light across the surface of the graphene, without the need for any nanoscale devices....
It’s easy to assume that domestic abuse is an issue that only affects partners or ex-partners within a relationship. However, an increasingly more common form of abuse, with potentially devastating results, is set to challenge those inherent beliefs.
Since 2011, in Devon alone, there have been two domestic homicide cases where the murderer is in fact the victim’s child. The child in question is not a young adolescent, but a grown-up adult child in their 20s or 30s.
The cases prompted the Safer Devon Partnership to launch an initiative to raise awareness of domestic abuse...
Francis Clark Financial Planning has recruited five new personnel to strengthen the Financial Services team, providing superior advice and support to private clients and firms throughout the South West.
Paul Greet joined FCFP as an Auto-Enrolment Consultant from JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) in Exeter, where he worked for ten years in various client facing roles from developing occupational pension schemes through to administrative services.
Paul said “I’m delighted to be offered the opportunity to work for a leading local Financial Planning company who offer the highest...
A major £500,000 investment to reconstruct the A3052 near Sidmouth will get underway in January.
Trow Hill will be reconstructed and resurfaced between Steven’s Cross and Dunscombe Lane, as part of a seven week programme of essential maintenance unveiled by Devon County Council.
Ahead of the resurfacing work, drainage improvements are programmed to start from Monday 4 January 2016. This is anticipated to take three weeks to complete.
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet member for Highway Management and local member for Sidmouth and Sidford, said...
Everys Solicitors’ family law team has been recognised with a global award. Everys was named as the Family Law firm of the Year in England 2015 by Global Law Experts.
Global Law Experts offers potential clients a premier guide to leading lawyers throughout the world. Their awards focus on innovation excellence and performance. They are decided upon following a short-listing process that involves collating recommendations and independent research. Lindy Stephens, head of Everys’ Exeter family team, said: “Everys Solicitors is delighted to have been recognised with this award. We are...
Are you a hotelier, guest house or B&B proprietor in desperate need of a helping hand with business? Or perhaps you’ve recently stayed somewhere that you feel could benefit from the no-nonsense approach of the Hotel Inspector?
If so, the team would love to hear from you.
Now in its 12th series The Hotel Inspector is one of the most popular on the channel, with previous series attracting over two and a half million viewers in its weekly prime-time slot!
From staffing to menus, from décor to hygiene, the Hotel Inspector will leave no stone unturned in her quest to...
Devon and Cornwall Police have joined up the alcohol education charity Drinkaware to launch a pilot initiative in the region which aims to keep people safe at night.
Drinkaware in partnership with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg, and the Safer partnerships have launched a six month pilot of Club Hosts at nightclubs across the peninsula.
The Club Hosts scheme started last week in Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay and Truro nightclubs and will work towards keeping young people safe and free from harassment on their nights out.
Defending champions Saracens Storm kicked off the defence of their Aviva Premiership A League crown by seeing off hosts Exeter Braves at Sandy Park.
Tries from Mike Ellery, Nathan Earle and Tom Whitely did much of the damage for the visitors, whose remaining points came courtesy of kicks from Baden Kerr and skipper Nils Mordt.
In reply, the Braves countered with tries of their own through Sam Simmonds and Byron McGuigan, whilst fly-half Will Hooley weighed in with a conversion and two penalties, alongside a late conversion from Joe Simmonds.
An alarming new report reveals people in the South West are leaving major decisions about housing, assets and care to chance:
The report found that 82 per cent want loved ones to make decisions in the event of illness or accident but only 8% have created a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to enable this. People in the South West are better at planning for death than later life; 49 per cent of people with a will vs. only 8 per cent with an LPA.
Lesley Austen from Crediton-based Veitch Penny Solicitors urges people to take action to safeguard their wishes in the event of...
